Hello everyone. If you noticed things haven't been happening here on the Blog or on our Oldieslist for a while it is because some serious health issues have happened again. I have just arrived home from a 2 week stay in the Hospital, and will be having some ongoing treatments over the next few weeks in hopes to prepare for a final surgery to follow within the next six months.
Needless to say, my Oldieslist projects and maintenance will be slowed down for a while. We will try to work on it when we can to keep our mind busy during recuperation.
Thanks for your understanding,
Retromoose a.k.a Jim
Clark Weber and Neal Samors Rock and Roll Radio Book Signing
Oldieslist was there! Chicago Radio Legend Clark Weber and Neal Samors of Chicago's Books were at the Frugal Muse Books & Multimedia Superstore in Darien, Illinois to kick off the release of their new book "Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio The Fun Years: 1955-1975". It was a real pleasure to meet with Clark and Neal at their book signing event.If you were a youngster in the 1960's and lived in the Chicago area, you grew up listening to some of the best DJ's of the era on WLS and WCFL. If you were not in the Chicago area, chances are you still heard Clark Weber, Dick Biondi, Art Roberts, Larry Lujack, Jim Stagg, Ron Brittain and many other talented DJ's in a "radio war" at night on these 50,000 watt AM "Clear Channel" stations. Yes, we heard these guys on our 6 and 8 Transistor Radios playing Rock and Roll Top 40 Hits just like the kids today listening to their MP3 Players. The BIG difference was, we had live radio personalities behind the music, that entertained us between songs and came out to visit us at Sock Hops to tell us their corny jokes. It was good, clean fun!
As I stood in line, I heard many stories and comments that brought back many memories. Whenever I visit an event that has a famous veteran WLS or WCFL DJ, I hear the "I grew up listening to you with my radio under my pillow!" or "you were my lifeline to home over the airwaves while I was away at college!" Our DJ's truly helped lay down the 'soundtrack's' of our lives!!!
I highly recommend picking up a copy of Clark and Neal's book. It is sure to bring back some great memories!
Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio
UPDATE!Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio: The Fun Years, 1955-1975 is now available at Amazon, BN.com and Borders.com. Oldieslist supporter Neal Samors of CHICAGO'S BOOKS has been working with the legendary Clark Weber since last January on this memory packed book which has been released.
On Memorial Day (2008) it was announced on the WLS Big 89 Rewind by Tommy Edwards and Larry Lujack that Clark Weber was releasing the book which features some interesting stories about Ol' Uncle Lar and his Sidekick Lil' Tommy and other WLS DJ's in the Top40 Rock and Roll Era.
Neal has sent Oldieslist a copy of this fantastic book and it is very hard to put down. Indeed, it brings back some great memories of the WLS we grew up with. You'll love it! We give it the Oldieslist "Double Thumbs Up" rating. Thanks again Neal for another great book that "Keeps The Oldies Alive"!
The book includes a companion CD that is narrated by Clark Weber. It includes of clips of jingles and "air checks" of your favorite Dee Jays like Dick Biondi, Dex Card, Clark Weber, Ron Riley and many more. Thanks Clark and Neal for taking us on a great trip down Memory Lane!
Join Clark Weber and Neal Samors at these Book Signing Events:
Thursday, August 7, 7:30PM Barnes and Noble - Old Orchard, Skokie, IL
Saturday, August 9, 1-3PM Frugal Muse Books - Darien, IL
Thursday, August 14, 12:30PM Barnes and Noble - DePaul, State and Jackson, Chicago, IL
Saturday, August 23, 2-3PM Borders - Oak Park, IL
Saturday, September 27, 3PM Barnes and Noble - Webster Place, Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 4, 1PM Read Between The Lynes - Woodstock, IL
Saturday, October 11, 1PM Bookstall at Chestnut Court - Winnetka, IL
Tuesday, October 14, 7PM Glenview Public Library - Glenview, IL
Read more about Clark Weber by Chicago Sun Times Columnist Robert Feder.
Read more about Clark Weber by Chicago Sun Times Columnist Robert Feder.
WLS FM Rides The Airwaves Again!
It's Official! Chicago's True Oldies 94.7 (WZZN) is now 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago's True Oldies. It is still the same station you have been enjoying, but with a "blast from the past". At 12:00 am Thursday, June 26 the station signed on with all of their new (and old) WLS Jingles, Bumpers, and Shotguns to begin the broadcast day. If you were up late and listening you would have heard Chicago's Icon Dick Biondi kick off this momentous occasion.
Mentioned last Friday in Robert Feder 's Column in the Chicago Sun-Times the FCC granted permission to change the stations callsign from WZZN to WLS effective Thursday June 26, 2008. Citadel Broadcasting owns WLS AM Talk Radio and WLS FM. Let the good times Rock and Roll!
The WLS Big 89 Rewind Returns
The BIG 89 REWIND will return again this Memorial Day Weekend! WLS Newsradio format will be replaced with the WLS we knew from the 60's and 70's from 5 AM to Midnight Memorial Day. Last year was the first time the station switched from the News and Talk Radio Format on Memorial Day and was a smash success with listeners. Some of the personalities that participated last year are expected to return again for this 89 Rewind. WLS NewsTalk 890 has announced who will be participating on their web site. Click on the Big 89 Rewind above for details.
The last years 89 Rewind was released on CD and all proceeds went to Orchard Village a Chicago area non-profit organization for people with disabilities. They will likely do the same this year.
The last years 89 Rewind was released on CD and all proceeds went to Orchard Village a Chicago area non-profit organization for people with disabilities. They will likely do the same this year.
Oldieslist's Official Oldies Station
I love Oldies Radio, but there is a guy that loves it even more. If it wasn't for Michael Scott Shannon, Oldies Radio might have disappeared from your radio dial. When you hear "Shannon is on the radio..." you know your going to hear some great Oldies. Scott Shannon is like the Energizer Bunny, he keeps the Oldies on the air from Coast to Coast and around the World Wide Web 24 hours a day.
We listen to The True Oldies Channel here in the Chicago area on 94.7 FM just about 16 hours out of the day. Every radio dial is tuned to our local outlet during the day as we work on the Oldieslist site or out driving around town. Many links found on our site have been inspired by The True Oldies Channel. So, we thank Scott and all the folks who are dedicated to Keeping The Oldies Alive, we are designating Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel the Official Oldies Station of Oldieslist. Thank-You Michael Scott Shannon for all your hard work!
Hey Man, Get ready for Hippie Radio!
If you are a Baby Boomer, and if you ever inhaled, this is really "Far Out". We all know the Oldies Format as we know it has been slipping away. It's getting harder and harder to get the music we grew up with on the radio dial. Now, a new way to market the Oldies format may be coming to a station near you soon.It's an Oldies radio programmer dream come true, it's called Hippie Radio and it is being rolled out in several radio markets right now! WoW, that really is far out dudes and dudettes! It really is all the same Oldies music we enjoy, the format is just getting a "face lift". Still the same music we enjoy from 1964 to 1973 and geared to Baby Boomers aged 45 to 60 years young.
Read more about this format at their site Hippie Radio.net
Look for links to stations that will carry this format at our Oldieslist.com.
Flash! Elvis Teams Up With Laurel and Hardy!
Did you ever wonder who the King of Rock and Roll would team up with in Rock and Roll Heaven? Well, here's your answer. Check out this great video with Elvis singing back up for Laurel and Hardy in their release of "Ain't That Loving You Baby?". Great job boys!!!
Oldieslist Member a 94.7 True Oldies Winner!
Oldieslist Member Peg152 a.k.a. "Marg" gathered up her old WLS and WCFL albums to bring to Chicago's 94.7 FM True Oldies DJ Dick Biondi doing a promotional "Meet and Greet" at Castle Chevrolet in suburban Villa Park April,5 2008. Dick said "The first person to come up to Dick with Castle Chevrolet written on their person would win a nice Castle Chevrolet Cubs Baseball duffel bag.
Everyone there liked the old albums. Dick signed them all and gave Peg a big hug for bringing them!
Go Cubs!
Photo from 94.7 Chicago's True Oldies Channel
Lack of Oldieslist Posts
I am sorry for the lack of posts over the last few months. We have had our share of health problems and hope things are going to smooth out now that spring is just around the corner. Some of our projects for Oldieslist have been put on hold until we get these health issues under control.
A few problems with our database have been fixed with a minor upgrade. The rest of our upgrades will be online shortly. Thanks for your patience!
A few problems with our database have been fixed with a minor upgrade. The rest of our upgrades will be online shortly. Thanks for your patience!
Site Maintenance and Updates
Just a note to let Oldieslist users that we will be making software upgrades and reworking some areas of our site. There may be some pages that do not display correctly at times. Work will begin on or about February 9, 2008 and completed by March 1, 2008. We think you'll like the new features and speed.
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